Product Systems Design Engineer

DESCRIPTION

This entry-level/early-career professional, product-focused position applies knowledge of engineering principles and design practices to create optimized design concepts and mechanical design specifications. The role considers application, cost, weight, performance, reliability, durability, manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability. The Product Systems Design Engineer effectively communicates the capability of a design concept to meet cross-functional requirements, assesses alternative and competitive design concepts, and collaborates across disciplines to develop corporate and customer requirements, including those required to resolve product issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigates Value Package Introduction (VPI) program team or field-based issues, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, and owns problem resolution from a design perspective while documenting results with guidance from more experienced team members.
• Applies and supports the execution of processes such as Critical Design Decisions, System Design and Validation Consideration Checklist, Design Review, and tools such as iDFMEA, DVA, GD&T, CREO, ANSYS Workbench required to enable high-quality component and subsystem-level design decision-making and refinement.
• Obtains input and negotiates with cross-functional and cross-discipline technical experts and senior-level designers to communicate the component and subsystem design intent through thorough Design Review packages.
• Supports design decision-making in areas such as concept selection, optimization, and design specifications impacting customers for Product Preceding Technology (PPT), VPI, or Value Package Change Request (VPCR) initiatives.
• Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, or subsystems, with increasing technical complexity and ambiguity as experience is gained.
• Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems while developing technology or product knowledge and engaging in process improvements.
• Coordinates and directs work among technicians and/or temporary student employees.
• Contributes effectively to team goals, exhibits influence within a workgroup, and continues to develop proficiency in critical competency areas.

• Entry-level/early-career professional.
• Preferred candidates would have relevant experience working in a temporary student employment environment (intern, co-op, or other extracurricular team activities) or as an early-career professional in a relevant technical discipline.
• Knowledge of MS Office and CREO tools is also preferred.

• Product Lifecycle Management of Automotive components
• Creo 3D modeling & 2D drafting
• GD&T knowledge
• Tolerance stack-up analysis
• Basic DFMEA
• Cross-Functional Team (CFT) interaction

• Cross-Functional Design Integration - Translates value package requirements into virtual designs and communicates design capability through approved cross-functional design reviews.
• Mechanical Design Modeling and Analysis - Creates CAD models per Cummins' standards for system design concepts and system-level computer analyses such as Dimensional Variation Analysis and Finite Element Analysis.
• Mechanical Design of Mechanical Systems - Develops innovative and robust design concepts to meet Cummins and customer expectations while considering lifecycle requirements.
• Mechanical Design Specification - Creates complete specifications, including solid models, configured engineering bill of materials, and detailed drawings adhering to national, international, industry, and Cummins' standards.
• Product Function Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis - Uses computational tools to predict product function performance.
• Product Platform Planning and Architecting - Develops holistic product platforms with key architectural features for future markets.
• Product Problem Solving - Uses structured problem-solving processes to resolve product issues effectively.
• System Requirements Engineering - Translates stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements and manages system requirements through the product lifecycle.
• Product Failure Mode Avoidance - Identifies potential failure modes and mitigates risks to improve product reliability.
• Product Configuration and Change Management - Establishes and maintains product artifact baselines and communicates changes effectively.
• Systems Thinking - Analyzes linkages and interactions within a system to optimize performance.
• Technical Documentation - Documents and communicates technical information for productivity improvement and knowledge transfer.
• Product Development Execution, Monitoring, and Control - Plans, schedules, coordinates, and executes product development activities while ensuring quality and mitigating risks.

• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences.
• Decision Quality - Makes timely and informed decisions to maintain progress.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Self-Development - Seeks new growth opportunities using formal and informal development channels.
• Values Differences - Recognizes and values diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate STEM field, or equivalent experience, is required.